What 20+ Years in Business Taught Me About Building Financially Viable Success
- Dagmara Gomez
- May 16
- 1 min read

Did you know that 1 out of 5 businesses fail within their first year?
I’ve been an entrepreneur for over 20 years.
I’ve made $0.00 in one business (and learned a lot)… and collectively grossed multiple 7 figures in others.
THrivs is my 4th business, and it’s growing beautifully—not by accident, but through intentional, incremental growth.
As someone with over 20 years of entrepreneurial experience—and having reached financial independence and freedom—I want to share
a simple but powerful framework for growing a financially viable business incrementally and sustainably.
Phase 1: The Seed Stage
It’s okay to use personal funds to get started. Think of it as planting the first seeds of your vision.
Phase 2: Self-Sustaining Operations
Once your business begins to earn money, stop using personal funds. From here on, let the business fund itself.Important: Do not use business income for personal living expenses. Reserve enough for taxes—consult your accountant or advisor to get clear on what that amount should be.
Phase 3: Paying Yourself
As your business grows and your account balance strengthens, begin drawing a salary. Start small, and increase gradually in alignment with the business’s performance and projections.
This will ensure you stay out of the red and create a financially viable business that can hold and support you long term!
To your sustainable success.
Check out my free MONEY DATE program here: MONEY DATE PROGRAM
xo,
Dagmara
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